A NORTHWEST COAST POLYCHROME WOOD SCULPTURE. c. 1890...

Description

A NORTHWEST COAST POLYCHROME WOOD SCULPTURE
c. 1890

carved of yellow cedar and painted in red, green, and black, with
the head of a mammal at the base, supporting a seated
anthropomorphic figure, possibly a bear with humanoid facial
features and crested hat, old tag affixed to the back, inscribed
EH, Edward de Groff, ... Alaska

Height: 21 ¼ inches

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000.

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